12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule

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hydrocodone bitartrate

RxCUI: 1860497

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2.1%
Plan Coverage
107
Plans Covering
T3.6
Avg Tier
28.6%
Prior Auth Required

What the CMS Formulary Data Shows for 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule

Per the CMS 2026 Part D formulary file, 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule (RxNorm concept RXCUI 1860497, generic name hydrocodone bitartrate) appears on 7 distinct formulary files spanning 107 Medicare Part D plan offerings - 2.1% of enrollable Part D products, selective placement; verify formulary inclusion before enrolling. Tier placement ranges from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with a cross-plan average of Tier 3.6.

Real-world access to 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule depends on utilization management as much as tier placement: 28.6% of covering formularies require prior authorization. 0% require step therapy. 57.1% apply quantity limits.

Medicare Part D spending dashboard figures are not published for this drug. The plan-by-plan detail below lists exactly which PDP and MA-PD contracts carry 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule today.

Coverage Details

Formularies covering
7
Plans covering
107
Coverage rate
2.1%
Tier range
Tier 1 – Tier 4
Average tier
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Restrictions

Prior authorization required
28.6% of formularies
Step therapy required
0% of formularies
Quantity limits
57.1% of formularies

Tier Distribution Across Plans

2 plans
Tier 1, Preferred Generic
98 plans
Tier 4, Non-Preferred

Medicare Advantage Plans (MA-PD) Covering 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule

100 Medicare Advantage plans with Part D drug coverage include this drug.

Plan Insurer Tier PA Premium States
Hamaspik Medicare Choice (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $0 NY
Hamaspik Medicare Select (HMO D-SNP) HAMASPIK, INC. T1 Yes $34.50 NY
Medicare BlueEssential (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare BlueActive (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare BlueVital (PPO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Basic (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera SeniorChoice Extra (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Medicare Blue Choice Core (HMO) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN, INC. T4 No $0 NY
Univera Medicare Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T4 No $0 NY
Medicare Blue Dual (HMO D-SNP) EXCELLUS HEALTH PLAN COMMUNITY CARE LLC T4 No $0 NY
Network Health Select (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Network Health Go (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Network Health Anywhere (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Network Health Choice (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Network Health Zero (PPO) NETWORK HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION T4 No $0 WI
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF ARIZONA, INC. T4 Yes $0 AZ
Alignment Health My Choice (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health AllCare Preferred (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO-POS) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health My Choice (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Harmony (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Balance (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health the ONE (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health CommUnity (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health smartSavings (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health My Choice Select (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health My Choice CalCare (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Honor+ Plan (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health ValorCare (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health L.A. Premium Giveback (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health S.D. Premium Giveback (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN T4 Yes $0 CA
Alignment Health Platinum (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Alignment Health NC Duals (HMO-POS D-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Alignment Health Platinum + Instacart (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
Alignment Health smartHMO (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NV
Alignment Health Platinum Select (HMO) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes Care (HMO C-SNP) ALIGNMENT HEALTH PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. T4 Yes $0 NC
Alignment Health the ONE + Walgreens (HMO-POS) ALIGNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF ARIZONA INC T4 Yes $0 TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule covered by Medicare Part D?

Yes, 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule is covered by 107 Medicare Part D plans (2.1% of all Part D formularies).

What tier is 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule on Medicare Part D plans?

12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule averages Tier 3.6 across Part D plans, ranging from Tier 1 to Tier 4.

Does 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule require prior authorization?

28.6% of Part D formularies require prior authorization for 12 HR hydrocodone bitartrate 30 MG Extended Release Oral Capsule. Step therapy: 0%. Quantity limits: 57.1%.

Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainMedicare Editorial